Enny Romero | Relief Pitcher

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Enny Romero is sidelined with a mid-back muscle sprain.

He likely won't be ready for the start of the season. The Rays weren't relying on him, as they optioned him to Triple-A on Thursday, but with their pitching depth already hurting they could have needed him sooner than later. It's unclear how long he might be sidelined by the injury. Mar 21 - 7:33 PM

Romero was never really in the running for a rotation spot, even with Drew Smyly, Alex Cobb, and Alex Colome battling various ailments. Romero, 24, posted an ugly 4.50 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 117/52 K/BB ratio in 126 innings last season at the Triple-A level. Mar 19 - 4:13 PM

Rays pitching prospect Enny Romero will not be recalled from Triple-A Durham.

The Rays had Romero on standby in case Erik Bedard (pec) couldn't make his next start, but Bedard has been cleared to start Thursday. Romero has a 5.02 ERA with 36 strikeouts over 37 2/3 innings at Triple-A Durham this season. Wed, May 14, 2014 09:52:00 AM

Rays pitching prospect Enny Romero is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Durham.

It's not clear at this point whether he'll be used in relief or the rotation. Romero has put up a 5.02 ERA with 36 strikeouts over 37 2/3 innings at Triple-A Durham this season. Tue, May 13, 2014 06:23:00 PM

Depth Charts

Nick Franklin (oblique) was able to handle straight-on grounders on Tuesday.

Franklin's left oblique is progressing well enough that he's able to take the field for some activity, but he's still bound for the DL. There's no concrete timetable for the infielder as of yet. Logan Forsythe is likely to start at second in Franklin's absence, with Alexi Casilla, Tim Beckham and Jake Elmore also options depending on the situation.

Cobb resumed throwing on Saturday and felt fine. He's been slowed for the past couple of weeks by forearm tendinitis, but tests have ruled out structural damage and he should be ready to join the Rays' regular-season rotation by the end of April.

Moore is coming off a scheduled two-week break from his Tommy John surgery rehab. He's now in the home stretch and should become an option for the Rays' rotation around late May or early June. The 25-year-old left-hander had the elbow procedure last April.

Drew Smyly (shoulder) has been cleared to throw live batting practice this Wednesday.

If that workout goes well, he'll face live hitters again on Saturday. And the next step would be a minor league rehab start. Smyly had to be shut down in early March with shoulder discomfort, but the Rays hope he'll be ready to go by the end of April. The 25-year-old left-hander posted a 1.70 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, and 44/11 K/BB ratio in 47 2/3 innings last season for the Rays.

It'll be his fourth bullpen session of the spring. McGee underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow back in December and is expected to be on the disabled list for all of April. Brad Boxberger is looking like the fill-in closer in Tampa Bay.